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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.81, 10.21 and 3.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.81, 10.21 and 3.01 is: 4.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.81 : 10.21 = 3.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.81/10.21 = 3.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.81x = 10.21 × 3.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.81x = 30.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.68/6.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.51

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